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Decree No. 79 of 2004 (V. 4.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development laying down implementing provisions of Act No. LV of 1996 on the protection and management of wildlife and on hunting.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Meat Internal trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Ranching/captive breeding Management/conservation Game Keeping of live animals Marking/identification Offences/penalties Policy/planning Registration Seasons Wild fauna Wildlife products Governance Contract/agreement Community management
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The original Decree entered into force on 19 May 2004. The last consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 August 2013.
Abstract

This Decree lays down detailed rules for the implementation of the basic Act. In particular, it lists fair game, regulates hunting right and right holders, determines hunting areas, rules on lease of hunting right, it provides for establishing of game preserve and park. Furthermore, it provides rules concerning the register of hunting areas, captive breeding, hunting seasons, wildlife management plans, the role of professional hunter, marking of game, hunting book, hunting licence, sanctions for offenders, hunting exam, hunting gears and methods, procedures and form of hunting, damages caused by wild animals and damage assessment, wildlife management and wildlife protection penalty, the hunting authority and game meat trading.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. LV. of 1996 on the protection, management and hunting of wildlife.

Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of habitats, Access-to-information, Institution, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 74 of 2013 (VIII. 30.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning certain epizootics measures and public compensation in connection with them.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Organic waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX